It's already halfway through September, and that means winter is fast approaching. There is still plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors before ice and snow arrive.
I Want to Hear from You about Neighborhood Roads
Is there a street in your neighborhood that needs attention? Send me an email with the location and the issue, and I will take a look. Later this fall, I will join a local public works employee on a tour of streets that need work in East Anchorage. E-mail me and I will add your road to our list.
Williwaw Community Garden Public Testimony Tonight: Thurs, 9/14
Last year, I secured funding in the state budget for the Russian Jack Community Garden project. The Russian Jack Community Council identified building a community garden as a top priority for their neighborhood. Now, the Anchorage Parks & Recreation Commission will hear public testimony on this proposed public space just across from the district that many of us can enjoy for years. You can click here for the proposal details and meeting agenda this Thursday, 9/14, at 6:00 PM - all are welcome to attend online or in person.
Transportation Comments Due 10/9
The Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) is accepting comments on its 2050 Master Transportation Plan (MTP). AMATS is a joint state-municipal agency responsible for transportation planning in the Municipality of Anchorage. The MTP is a long-term planning document used for distributing federal transportation grants in the municipality.
Make your voice heard by submitting a commenthere.
There are a variety of proposed projects in East Anchorage that can be found on this interactive map.
Below is a list of some of the transportation and transit projects in East Anchorage:
Active Transportation Projects include:
East Tudor Road to Glenn Hwy Pathway (MTP #NMO288)
Study for Chanshtnu Muldoon Park Trail to E. 20th Ave (MTP #NMO0335)
Boundary Ave to Debarr Rd Safety Study (MTP #NMO223)
6th Ave: Bragaw St to Cherry St (MTP #NMO043)
Non-Motorized Pathway Connection from Trail at Patterson Street/Hunt Ave to Muldoon Road (MTP #NMO259)
Patterson Street Non-motorized Corridor from Boundary Ave to Tudor Rd (MTP #NMO290)
Pedestrian Infrastructure on Boniface Parkway from DeBarr Road to 22nd Ave (MTP #NMO091)
Enhance shared roadways on Foothill Dr from Sherwood Ave to Cheney Lake Park and Foothill Dr to Patterson St (MTP #NMO189)
Transit Projects:
New Route 36th Ave - Establish a new East/West Connection from the airport to Muldoon/Debarr Transit Hub (MTP #TRN101)
New Route Independence Park to connect Dimond Transit Center to Muldoon/Debarr Transit Hub. (MTP #TRN104)
Different Ways To Comment (be sure to reference the MTP # when commenting):
Record a voicemail with your comments: 855-925-2801, project code 5397
Send your comments by mail: Permit & Development Center, 4700 Elmore Road, P.O. Box 196650, Anchorage AK 99519-6650
Submit your comment online near the bottom ofthis webpage.
Alaska Long Trail Updates
The Eklutna Lake Trail repair project launched recently. This project will fix damage to the motorized and non-motorized trails in the area. We also celebrated other segments of the Alaska Traverse (formerly the Alaska Long Trail) that were funded in the state budget this year. Special thanks to Dept of Natural Resources Commissioner John Boyle for coming to this great event hosted by the Alaska Trails Initiative and Alaska Parks Foundation.
As always, please feel free to reach out to me or my staff anytime if we may be of assistance to you.
